1928
2013
Ruth E. Adams, entrepreneur, jacqueline-of-all-trades, dog lover and colorful personality and fashionista, died peacefully surrounded by family on June 17 at age 84.
Her love, strength of will and passion for life are an inspiration to family and friends forever.
Ruth was born and lived in Syracuse NY until relocating to Palm Harbor in 1984. She summered at her Montario Point home on Lake Ontario with her beloved shih-tzus Tammy, Cricket and Gizmo until cancer complicated her life but never dampened her spirit.
Ruth is survived by her son Scott Gebhardt (Patty) of Carmel, CA, sister Michelle McKinney (George) of Nellysford, VA, brother Howard Nothacker of Spring Hill, FL and grandchildren Christian Gebhardt of Carmel, CA, Philip Capin of Austin, TX, John Capin of Boston, MA, Charity Pero of Palm Harbor and many loving aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Ruth is pre-deceased by her husband Robert W. Adams.
There will be a Celebration of Life Sunday, June 30 at Moss Feaster, 2550 Highlands Ave. North, Palm Harbor at 3:00pm.
In lieu of flowers, tax deductible contributions may be made in Ruth's honor to either the supportive care foundation Power Over Cancer, 5 Harris Ct., Bldg. T, Monterey, CA 93940 or to Suncoast Hospice.
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July 2, 2013
Christy Maurer
Aunt Ruth,
Thank you for being a part of my life, my sisters' lives and especially my mom's life. I will never forget your spirit and energy. My memories of our visits to Lake Ontario and Florida will be with me forever. I know you are somewhere now that is free of pain and heartache, and you will now truly shine! Please know that you are loved and will be missed dearly.
P.S. I'm on the lookout for a peacock!
July 1, 2013
Ruthie was certainly one of the more if not most dynamic people I have ever met. Boundless energy and a determination to do it her way. She will be missed.
John Burnham (Palm Harbor, Fl)
June 30, 2013
Kim Ritchie
Ruthie, you were a dynamo - never still for a moment. You were one of the strongest, toughest people I have ever known. Wherever you are now, I am sure you are shakin' up the place. You go girl!
June 30, 2013
Bonnie McKinney Stevens
Auntie Ruthie,
You were such an integral part of my life. You made our summer visits so much fun-- catching leopard frogs, watching hummingbirds, running along the path to the beach, sailing on Lake Ontario. You always had the best dogs to play with, and you gave me my first Maurgarite Henry book "Misty of Chincoteague." You were there when Bob and I came to visit and were just beginning to fall in love (and you knew it even before we did.) You and Nana-Dietz sang German songs and danced with our little son in the backyard then rocked him to sleep in the hammock. You made our trips to Florida just as enjoyable. We always looked forward to coming to visit and to see what new things you had done with your yard. You were queen of the garden. You've been in my life for more than fifty years, and I will miss you for the rest of my life.
June 27, 2013
Irene Willis
My cousin Ruth had it all, brains, beauty, cook extrodinaire, personallity and a determined desire to do things her way. Our cross country car trip began May 1998 from Palm Harbor, Florida and ended in August at Montario Point, was one of the most memorable events in our lives. Before our departure she designed a cotton shirt " kissing cousins" one for her and one for me and also designed sneekers with our names and flowers on them. When Ruth and I attended the TV show, "THE PRICE IS RIGHT" we wore the shirt and sneekers which she designed. She said "I'm getting Bob Barkers autograph" and sitting in the front row on the isle seat just as the show ended she jumped out of her seat on to the stage and had him sign her sneekers. She was esstactic. There will never be another Ruthie and she will always be in my heart.
June 26, 2013
John Capin
Grandma Ruthie was incredibly strong and lively. She and her amazing personality will be dearly missed and often remembered.
June 25, 2013
Kirk Covert
You can never have a better neighbor who becomes family. We'll miss her and she'll be in our thoughts every day.
June 25, 2013
Lori Willis-Carrizzo
Aunt Ruth was such an extraordinary person -- incredibly fun-loving, loving and strong. She was a great friend and cousin to my mother, Irene. I have wonderful memories -- visiting her as a little girl in Montario Point (and playing with Sandia), her visits to my parents' house in New York, in my college years going for a girls' lunch and my first blooming onion at Outback Steakhouse in Florida, and her playing with my son and my dog at my house the Thanksgiving before last. She will always be remembered with love, happy memories, and admiration.
June 22, 2013
Jan Dalton
Ruthie, your footprints will forever be on the sands of Montario Point. So many wonderful memories of the past 35 years.......a true friend, and one who will be sorely missed. Rest in peace, dear friend. Jan & Ron
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